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AE05 YTW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,061 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,845 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 86,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 86,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,857 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AE05 YTW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 YTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 YTW registered?

AE05 YTW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is AE05 YTW safe to buy?

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